Programmer's Manual

Programmer Model 2740 English 3
General Therapy Terms
Table 1-1 defines general therapy terms related to Inspire therapy.
Table 1-1. General Therapy Terms
Term Definition
Current generator
settings
The stimulation and sensing settings currently used by the generator.
The combined stimulation and sensing settings are also known as the
therapy settings.
Default settings Default therapy settings determined by the generator manufacturer.
Functional level Lowest amplitude at which a significant tongue motion is observed, such
as the tongue protruding past the lower teeth.
Impedance The resistance to the flow of stimulation energy. Impedance
measurements can be used to assess the integrity of leads, lead
electrodes, and the lead–generator connection.
Initial session settings The therapy settings at the start of the current programming session.
Generator Inspire generator.
Generator battery status The current state of the generator battery. If the battery status is Low or
Depleted, schedule a generator replacement procedure.
Sensation level The lowest amplitude at which a patient can feel stimulation.
Sensing Defines how the generator determines inhalation and exhalation in
order to time the delivery of stimulation.
Sensing settings Therapy settings that determine when the generator delivers
stimulation.
Session
(programming session)
A series of interactions between the Inspire programmer and generator
during which the therapy settings are reviewed and/or modified.
Stimulation (Stim) Mild electrical signals delivered to the hypoglossal nerve to elicit a
neuromuscular response at the base of the tongue and to maintain
airway patency.
Stimulation settings Therapy settings that determine how stimulation is delivered.
Therapy When therapy is turned on, the generator delivers stimulation based on
the current sensing and stimulation settings.
Usage The total time the patient has used Inspire therapy since the last
programming session.